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24 alternatives to Backpacker Base

Join a global community of backpackers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Backpacker Base launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Backpacker Chart▲65

   🔎Find relevant travel info and 📡meet fellow travelers

   2018 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   I'm building a social network around hiking and backpacking▲73

   Plan hikes, share trip reports, map routes, and browse photos from the trail.

   2012 · wenthiking.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Hostellers▲90

   The community app for Hostel travelers

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4UY
   Use your skills to travel the world▲24

   2015 · worldpackers.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Overlap - Nomads & Travelers▲68

   Stay connected to your travel friends all over the world

   2022 · overlap-app.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Backpack Chat▲79

   See where your friends are traveling

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Worldpackers▲160

   Exchange your skills for accommodation

   2015 · worldpackers.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Maplist Beta▲282

   The reddit of maps

   2019 · maplist.co · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Laptopers▲129

   A global community mapping the best laptop-friendly spots

   2025 · laptopers.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Outbound Collective▲94

    Discover local adventures, hikes, and campsites, and more.

    2021 · theoutbound.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    YourTravels▲113

    Share your travels and connect with others

    2023 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    cotravel▲133

    Find non-touristy things to do, meet other backpackers

    2024 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Backpack▲101

    Discover and interact with like-minded people on campus.

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hostel Hop▲175

    Don't put limits on adventure

    2024 · hostelhop.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    nomad(hubb)▲142

    The easiest way to explore coliving/coworking retreats

    2018 · nomadhubb.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Travel Friends▲99

    Meetup with other travelers in a new place

    2022 · travelfriends.xyz · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Outsite Membership 2.0▲149

    The ultimate membership for nomads.

    2019 · outsite.co · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Nomad Meet▲136

    Get introduced to a fellow digital nomad

    2018 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Campside Social▲71

    The first social network for campers & travelers

    2022 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Sharedtrip▲72

    Find people for group activities and travel

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Outbound Collective 2.0▲127

    Find the best adventures in your backyard and worldwide.

    2018 · theoutbound.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Seat Surfing▲82

    Nomadic community where you can find buddies to work with

    2019 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Remote Clan▲136

    Guides to global destinations: itineraries, culture & more.

    2021 · remoteclan.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    LFG▲133

    Discover, curate and share places to go

    2024 · cgda.us · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →